Chaves – Setubal Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (31.01.2018)

The match of the 20th round of the First League will be held at the Municipal Stadium. The two teams tied (1-1), on 08-20-2017, the last time they met in this edition of the league. The history of direct confrontations between these two teams of the last 3 years indicates total balance, since there were 3 draws in the last 3 matches. In this match the home factor could have an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

After 7 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses, the home team is in the 8th position, having won 26 points. In the last match, they lost to Benfica by (3-0), after in the previous match they won (4-3) at home, in a game against Guimarães.

This is a team that is affected by the home factor, stronger when playing with the support of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 losses in away matches, with 16 goals scored and 28 conceded; against 7 wins, 6 draws and 2 losses at their stadium, with 26 goals scored and 14 conceded. For the championship, Chaves won 13 points out of 27 possible, after 3 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses in the last 9 home matches.

For this competition, they have not lost any of the last 7 home matches. Defensive strength has not been their strong point, as they have suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches for this competition.

The Chaves start this day with a defeat on the grounds of Benfica by 3-0, putting an end to the excellent series of eight games in a row without tasting the taste of defeat. Despite this moment, it is important to note that they are going through an excellent time of the season.

Coach Luís Castro must keep the team in 4-3-3 benefiting possession of the ball and paused attacks by the sides. Pedro Tiba is the best player of the team with 5 goals and 3 assists. For this game the coach still does not have the injured Thiago Galvão.

After 2 wins, 8 draws and 9 losses the away team is in the 17th position having won 14 points. In the last match tied with Sporting at home by (1-1), after in the previous game they tied it out, in a match against Moreirense, by (2-2).

This is a team that is down for home rule, stronger when playing with the support of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses in away matches, with a total of 16 goals scored and 27 conceded ; against 5 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with a total of 20 goals scored and 19 conceded. For the championship, the Vitória de Setúbal conquered 3 points in 27 possible,

For this competition, he does not win as a visitor 9 games ago. The defensive solidity has not been its strong point, since it has suffered at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches for this competition.

The Vitória de Setúbal is going through a positive moment in the championship, as it has four consecutive games without losing. In this match the coach José Couceiro must play in 4-4-2 benefiting the defensive organization and counterattacks. The extreme right João Amaral is the great bet of this formation with 7 goals and 2 assists. For this game the coach can not count on Bonilla and Djaló, both injured.

Chaves has more quality compared to the opponent and in this way the tendency will be to dominate and have the best chances to score goals.